Pakistan’s corporate landscape continued to expand in March 2026 as the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,993 new companies, reflecting an 11 percent year-on-year increase and signaling strengthening investor confidence and ongoing formalization of businesses.
With these additions, the country’s total registered companies have climbed to 290,041, underscoring steady growth in documented economic activity. The regulator highlighted that nearly all new companies — around 99.9 percent — were incorporated digitally through its eZfile system, demonstrating the success of ongoing digitalization efforts aimed at simplifying business registration and improving ease of doing business.
Newly registered firms brought in a combined paid-up capital of Rs2.80 billion, indicating continued investment flow across diverse sectors of the economy.
Private limited companies dominated the registrations, accounting for 57 percent of new incorporations, while single-member companies made up 39 percent. The remaining share included public unlisted companies, non-profit organizations, and limited liability partnerships.
Punjab remained the leading province for new business formation with 1,488 companies registered during the month. Islamabad followed with 552 new firms, while Sindh recorded 447 incorporations. Other regions also showed notable activity, including Gilgit-Baltistan with 233 companies, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 224, and Balochistan with 49.
Technology-driven sectors continued to drive corporate expansion. Information technology and e-commerce led the way with 606 new companies, followed by trading, services, and real estate development and construction. Growth was also observed in tourism, food and beverages, education, textiles, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and energy.
The SECP noted sustained international investor interest as well, with 58 newly registered companies receiving foreign investment. Investors from China, Afghanistan, and the United Kingdom were among the most active contributors.
The latest figures indicate that Pakistan’s corporate sector is maintaining growth momentum, even as the broader economy navigates ongoing financial and structural challenges.
